Turning Point – Paterson, New Jersey
680 Broadway, Paterson, New Jersey, 07514
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Self-pay options
- Financial aid
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
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In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.5
Out of 10
Helping people kick drug and alcohol addictions is the mission of Paterson, New Jersey-based non-profit Turning Point. With the goal of giving patients the resources they need for long-term recovery, Turning Point employs a thorough strategy based on the tried-and-true ideas of 12-step programs. Their programs are developed to provide patients the tools they need to properly address and manage their drug use problems.
Turning Point is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and has a license from the State of New Jersey, both of which attest to its dedication to providing high-quality treatment. This esteemed certification is proof of Turning Point’s commitment to high standards that improve the lives of those they assist. Turning Point’s commitment to provide the best addiction treatment services is further shown by their listing by SAMHSA in addition to their CARF certification.
Newsweek has recognized Turning Point as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in the Nation and in New Jersey, citing its exceptional quality. This award demonstrates their ability to provide effective, patient-centered treatment that takes into account the many requirements of those who are battling addiction.
The Candid 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar is another testament to Turning Point’s reputation for honesty and ethics. With this recognition, Turning Point is positioned as a preeminent nonprofit organization in the sector, renowned for their dedication to moral behavior and all-encompassing service provision.
Turning Point continues to have a profound effect on the lives of those struggling with addiction by providing hope and a route to long-lasting recovery. It does this by having a solid basis in evidence-based therapy and a compassionate approach.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Discharge Planning
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Benzodiazepines Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Medication routinely used during detoxification
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Veterans
- Active duty military
- Members of military families
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Pregnant/postpartum women
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Intervention Services
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Matrix Model
- Relapse prevention
- Holistic Treatment
- Individual psychotherapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Family counseling
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Opioid Treatement
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Outpatient
- Short-term residential
- Long-term residential
- Residential detoxification
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Aftercare
- Halfway house
- Detoxification
- Outpatient detoxification
License and Accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- State department of health
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Early intervention for HIV
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
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